Area congregations schedule special services and events

Bally Mennonite

Bally: A Spaghetti Dinner will be served by the Bally Community Preschool from 4:30 to 7 p.m. tonight at Bally Mennonite Church in the church fellowship hall. Included is spaghetti with sauce, assorted meat toppings, salad, garlic bread and assorted homemade desserts. The cost is a donation. Take out is available. Everyone is welcome.

Trinity Christian UCC

Skippack: Vera Bradley/ Coach Bingo will be held on Friday at Trinity Christian United Church of Christ, 2009 Church Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Play begins at 7 p.m. Light Refreshments. For Tickets call 610-5841468.

St. Teresa RCC

Schwenksville: A St. Patrick’s Day Beef & Beer will be hosted at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 256 Swamp Pike, in the parish Education Center. The evening will feature music by Sound Sensation DJs, buffet dinner, beer, soda, coffee and dessert. BYOB. Tickets are $25 per person (must be 21 or older) and can be purchased at www.stcevents.org. For questions, contact Marie Beehler at mariebeehler@gmail.com.

St. Mary RCC

Schwenksville: Lenten Dinners begin every Friday in March from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 40 Spring Mount Road, for either sit down or take out. Menu items include, Fried Fish Platter, Meatless Spaghetti with Buttered Bread, Grilled Cheese and Homemade Soup Du Jour in addition to weekly specials. Adult meals include a choice of two sides, a beverage and homemade dessert. Children’s Meals (under 12) are also available; children age 3 and under are free. Visit the website at www. churchofsaintmary.org for complete menu and pricing or contact 610-287-8156. All are welcome.

Bethel UMC

Spring City: Phoenixville ConneXion Pulpit Exchange will take place on Sunday. Pastor Deborah Gildert-Hanks from Otterbein will be preaching at both services at Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road; Pastor Hines will be preaching at Charlestown United Methodist Church. Eagle Scout Court of Honor will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday in the Fellowship Hall and Cafe. Union of Churches Ash Wednesday Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church.

Centennial Lutheran

Kimberton: Ash Wednesday worship services with Imposition of Ashes will be held at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Good Shepherd UCC

Boyertown: Ash Wednesday Service will be held at 7 p.m. with Communion. All are welcome.

First Presbyterian

Pottstown: Marissa Wadsworth will be the special guest speaker at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday in the Community Room at First Presbyterian Church. She is a local parent who lost her son to a heroin overdose and has been recognized by Montgomery County for her work speaking to over 8,500 students and parents in various school assemblies. Her talk, “A Letter to TJ: A Mom’s Perspective,” will talk about how recreational drug use in teens can quickly spiral out of control and practical suggestions for parents. Anyone from middle school age up is welcome and encouraged to attend this timely and important discussion.

St. Luke’s Lutheran

Obelisk: Ash Wednesday will be observed at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, with a Communion Service with the imposition of ashes.

Mount Carmel UMC

St. Peters: There will be refreshments available to all after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 2203 Haarmonyville Road. Volunteers will work at “In Ian Boots” at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information call 610-459-9151. Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7 p.m. Refreshment following the service will be available to all.

Bethel Community

Pottstown: The Provenance Music Group from North Jersey will be featured in a Black History Concert at 6 p.m. tonight at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 N. Keim St. Donation is $15. Tickets will be on sale from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and on sale at the door. The Youth Ministry celebrates Black History with the youth leading in worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and a Black History Performance. The morning message will be delivered by Kendra Barkasi, a member of the church, graduate of Pottstown High School and Montgomery County Community College and former Pottstown Homecoming and 4th of July Queen. The Youth Choir will be singing under the direction of Lee Ann Barkasi and musical direction of Don Corey Washington.

Second Baptist

Pottstown: The public is invited to the 11th annual Concert for Life, slated for 7 p.m. tonight at Second Baptist Church, 507 N. Adams St. The concert will feature vocalists, choirs and instrumentalists, offering mostly traditional sacred music presented with a mix of styles. Through a free-will offering, the concert is a fundraiser for Genesis Pregnancy Care Center, 888 E. High St., Pottstown. Genesis helps more than 300 mostly poor pregnant women and new mothers each year, sharing the gospel, providing counseling and offering material help such as diapers and baby clothing.

Calvary UCC

Barto: A free community meal will be served at noon today at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100. This will be a simple meal of soup, sandwiches and beverages. All are welcome. Donations are being collected during February for The Boyertown Multi-Service Food Pantry and can be placed in the shopping cart in the narthex.

St. James Lutheran

Limerick: SOUL for women will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road. Zwahlen’s Chocolatier will host the chocolate tasting evening. Ash Wednesday worship will start at 7:30p.m. Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes will be part of the service. The Women of St. James will serve a Lenten dinner before the service at 6:30 p.m. First Holy Communion students and their parents will have a potluck dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

St. Paul’s UCC

Pottstown: Boy Scout Sunday will be celebrated at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St. Scouts from Troop 363, which meets at the church on Tuesdays, will participate in the service by serving as greeters, ushers and lay readers. Ash Wednesday services will be held at 7:15 p.m., and will include Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes. Mid-week Lenten studies will continue on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m.

St. Luke Lutheran

Gilbertsville: Welcome back to Interim Pastor, Christian McMullan, and to Music Director, Karen Huss at St. Luke Lutheran Church. Ash Wednesday service of Holy Communion begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday will also be the beginning of the Lenten Soup Suppers held in Memorial Hall from 6 to 7 p.m.

St. John’s UCC

Pottstown: Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 11 S. Price St. Orders are being taken for peanut butter Easter eggs.

Coventryville UMC

Pottstown: The Thrift Shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Coventryville United Methodist Church, 1521 Old Ridge Road. Guest speaker, Reverend Michael Johnson, will preaching at both the 9:40 a.m. Traditional and 11:10 a.m. Contemporary services on Sunday.

Zion’s UCC

Pottstown: Sunday worship services at Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets, continue in the Christian Education Building at 10:15 a.m. during the painting of the main sanctuary. The Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7 p.m. Women’s Fellowship will again be selling Ice House hoagie tickets from March 1 through May 31. Tickets are $7 and good for one small hoagie. The church will be bringing back an old tradition and offering a potato filling sale for Easter through April 2. The 13 by 9-inch pan is $10. See The Tymes for an order form. Volunteers will be needed to peel potatoes.

Trinity UCC

Pottstown: The beginning of the season of Lent will be observed at Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 N. Hanover St., with an Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m. Plans for Youth Mission Week are underway. Please contact Kate Hoffman to volunteer. All are welcome.

Salem UMC

Pottstown: There will be a combined Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 335 West St., with First United Methodist Church. Communion and ashes will be given. All are welcome.

First Baptist

Pottstown: An Ash Wednesday service will be held at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 King St. This is the beginning of lent and the church will be holding meetings for the next six weeks in preparation for Easter. The study book will be available in the church office.

St. Peter’s Lutheran

Pottstown: The following Youth, under the direction of Cindy Clouser, will participate with the Lessons, Prayers, and Ushering during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St. They are John Boalton, Brianna Cusick, Katlyn Levengood, Zack Griffin, Frankie Mann, Luisa Rogacion, Rylee Mann and AJ Hofer. The Official start of the imaginary “Walk to Jerusalem” for the 40 participants will meet in the parlor after the 10:30 a.m. service for a “Toast,” pick up a packet, receive final instructions and begin their Lenten journey. Ash Wednesday Worship Services: Spoken Holy Communion Service at 2 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion Service with the Imposition of Ashes at both worship services. Ash Wednesday Soup Supper will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall with a free-will offering.

Emmanuel Lutheran

Pottstown: A Blood Drive will be hosted for the American Red Cross from 2 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St. Walk-ins are welcome or register on line at redcrossblood.org and enter Emmanuel Lutheran Pottstown, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.